“Mythbusters” cast member Tory Belleci talks about his show’s new museum exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Nerd-favorite “Mythbusters” is one of the select few shows that conducts and teaches real science on television. The 10-year-old program puts urban legends and TV/film clichés to the test using the scientific method and judges whether the results confirm or bust the myth.

But co-hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman are also former special effects experts and curious, funny characters in their own right, so a large part of the Discovery Channel series’ appeal is its balance of entertainment and education.

“The biggest inspiration for all of us is without a doubt Bill Nye,” said Mythbuster build-team member Tory Belleci, referring to the “Science Guy” educator and TV host. “We do our best to make sure the science in the show is accurate, and we have a team of researchers constantly checking to make sure we get it right.”

That, in addition to the show’s consistently loyal audience, explains why “Mythbusters” is coming to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science this week. “Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition” runs Oct. 11 through Jan. 5 with interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and a gallery of props and gadgets from the show.

Joe Nguyen is the online prep sports editor for The Denver Post. He had prior worked with the Post's YourHub section, covering Adams County and Aurora. His obsessions have ranged from comics books and...

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